6 They presented these men to the apostles, who prayed and laid their hands on them.
6 Whom they set before the apostles: and when they had prayed, they laid their hands on them.
6 These they set before the apostles, and they prayed and laid their hands on them.
6 Then they presented them to the apostles. Praying, the apostles laid on hands and commissioned them for their task.
6 whom they set before the apostles; and when they had prayed, they laid hands on them.
6 These seven were presented to the apostles, who prayed for them as they laid their hands on them.
5 For this cause left I thee in Crete, that thou shouldest set in order the things that are wanting,
5 This is why I left you in Crete, so that you might put what remained into order, and appoint elders in every town as I directed you--
5 I left you in charge in Crete so you could complete what I left half-done. Appoint leaders in every town according to my instructions.
5 For this reason I left you in Crete, that you should set in order the things that are lacking, and appoint elders in every city as I commanded you--
5 I left you on the island of Crete so you could complete our work there and appoint elders in each town as I instructed you.
(Read Titus 1:5-9)
The character and qualification of pastors, here called elders and bishops, agree with what the apostle wrote to Timothy. Being such bishops and overseers of the flock, to be examples to them, and God's stewards to take care of the affairs of his household, there is great reason that they should be blameless. What they are not to be, is plainly shown, as well as what they are to be, as servants of Christ, and able ministers of the letter and practice of the gospel. And here are described the spirit and practice becoming such as should be examples of good works.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Acts 6:6
Commentary on Acts 6:1-7
(Read Acts 6:1-7)
Hitherto the disciples had been of one accord; this often had been noticed to their honour; but now they were multiplied, they began to murmur. The word of God was enough to take up all the thoughts, cares, and time of the apostles. The persons chosen to serve tables must be duly qualified. They must be filled with gifts and graces of the Holy Ghost, necessary to rightly managing this trust; men of truth, and hating covetousness. All who are employed in the service of the church, ought to be commended to the Divine grace by the prayers of the church. They blessed them in the name of the Lord. The word and grace of God are greatly magnified, when those are wrought upon by it, who were least likely.